Feature Purpose: Through a collaborative process, a list of expected behaviors for students and staff are developed from commonly occurring problem behaviors across school settings.
Feature Outcomes: This means that building first identifies 3-5 broad expectations for all staff and students and then identifies replacement behaviors for typically occurring inappropriate or problem behaviors. These expectations are stated in clear, specific, positive language, that are setting specific. These expectations and replacement behaviors become the focus for all preventive as well as corrective interactions between adults and students.
Examples of a Clear Set of Positively Stated Expectations Include:
• Develop 3 to 5 clearly stated expectations applicable to all school settings.
• Align expectations with school’s Statement of Purpose.
• Create a schoolwide Expectations Matrix that identifies the specific behaviors/skills for each setting in relation to the 3-5 expectations.
• Communicate and disseminate expectations to all stakeholders.
Missouri School Examples
Elementary
Kiriskville Primary, Kirksville School District
Secondary
West Jr High School, Columbia Public Schools (click on the PBS tab)